Carl Fredrik Kolderup
Carl Fredrik Kolderup | |
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| Born | 6 December 1869 Bergen, Norway |
| Died | 1 November 1942 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Geologist |
| Children | Niels-Henrik Kolderup |
Carl Fredrik Kolderup (6 December 1869 – 1 November 1942) was a Norwegian geologist.
He was born in Bergen, as a son of tailor Niels Chrispinus Kolderup and Rasmine Margrethe Olsen.[1] He was the father of geologist and politician Niels-Henrik Kolderup.[2]
Kolderup did pioneering works on the geology of Western Norway, and he founded the department of mineralogy and geology at Bergen Museum. He was also engaged in organizational work and politics, and served as acting mayor of Bergen.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b Bryhni, Inge. "Carl Fredrik Kolderup". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ^ Steenstrup, Bjørn, ed. (1968). "Kolderup, Niels-Henrik". Hvem er hvem? (in Norwegian). Oslo: Aschehoug. pp. 311–312.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Carl Fredrik Kolderup". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
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